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Freeski Mountaineering Camp This March
How would you like to take part in a freeskiing and ski mountaineering session with world-class athletes and FREESKIER magazine? GORE-TEX® is hosting the Freeski Mountaineering Camp in La Grave (Hautes-Alpes) March 28 -30, 2014, and one winner from the U.S. will be chosen to accompany an editor from...
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Fitzroy Traverse for Honnold and Caldwell
American climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell have made the first ascent of the 5km long Fitzroy Traverse in Patagonia, Argentina.
The duo traversed the following peaks in their mega link-up: Aguja Guillaumet, Aguja Mermoz, Cerro Fitz Roy (3405m), Aguja Poincenot, Aguja Rafael Juárez, Aguja S...
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Everest: Not Cheaper After All
Media around the world have reported that the Everest peak fee has been slashed, prompting warnings of further overcrowding. In fact, as Ed Douglas explains, the changes include a modest increase for most Everest permits, some welcome reductions on other peaks – and some complicated politics.
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